The Ashes 2013

diablo · **November 20, 2013, 06:10:06**

They start in about 18 hours or so, I suppose.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/nov/19/australia-win-back-ashes-england-glenn-mcgrath

Glenn Mcgrath may be a little biased but I'm quite expecting England to lose the first match, because they have a habit of doing that when playing overseas.

Though I'll be tuning in a midnight, after I get back from the pub, to see what is going on.

Our form in the football is even poorer than usual, doubt if we'll get through to the later stages in the World Cup, so I'm hoping that keeping the Ashes will be a compensation.

p.s. don't care about the football anyway.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #1: November 20, 2013, 08:31:00**

I hope you're not at the pub for 18 hours before you start watching the test, Diablo

FatBoy · **Reply #2: November 20, 2013, 08:39:57**

Typical, I'm in the UK when the Ashes is on. And no, I won't be in the pub watching it (I wish). I have to start course tomorrow for a new aircraft type.

eye30 · **Reply #3: November 20, 2013, 08:45:49**

May be the pub is a better option.

At least handy to drown your sorrows

I wouldn't give a xxxx to either england at cricket or football.

May be tiddlewinks!

Keith · **Reply #4: November 20, 2013, 08:45:49**

Where in the UK are ya FB?

Dazzler · **Reply #5: November 20, 2013, 11:15:29**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 20, 2013, 08:45:49

Where in the UK are ya FB?

Aberdeen, I believe..

Shambles · **Reply #6: November 20, 2013, 11:28:45**

Do try to keep up, PK

Keith · **Reply #7: November 20, 2013, 15:20:42**

Quote from: Shambles link=topic=25612.msg274044# :wacko:msg274044 date=1384946925

Do try to keep up, PK

I have a job! Lmfao! Yes Sir Steve I'll try harder!

diablo · **Reply #8: November 21, 2013, 03:15:41**

Golly gosh. England seem to have the upper hand at 86-4. Maybe my prediction of an Aussie win in the first test was wrong ?

I've noticed that Broad isn't too popular with a section of the crowd. Maybe they have been influenced by this newspaper front page ?

Broad has got all the wickets so far. Good job we didn't leave him at home.

Mind you, the Aussie tail batted very well in some of the tests in England.

FatBoy · **Reply #9: November 21, 2013, 20:47:31**

I don't know why the Aussies are calling him a cheat. The umpire said he wasn't out, therefore he wasn't out. Get over it!! FFS!!!!!!

rustynutz · **Reply #10: November 21, 2013, 22:38:14**

Have you turned Pom, Jamie?

rustynutz · **Reply #11: November 22, 2013, 04:12:07**

After the Aussies made 295, the Poms are 5-87

rustynutz · **Reply #12: November 22, 2013, 04:19:58**

Make that 7-89...

rustynutz · **Reply #13: November 22, 2013, 04:37:42**

8-91.....

They've lost 6 wickets for 9 runs....

Keith · **Reply #14: November 22, 2013, 07:47:11**

This is why with cricket one should always wait to see how the second side get on before becoming ecstatic about apparent success.... Said it before...

Surferdude · **Reply #15: November 22, 2013, 07:48:27**

Quote from: Pommy Keith on November 22, 2013, 07:47:11

This is why with cricket one should always wait to see how the second side get on before becoming ecstatic about apparent success.... Said it before...

Pretty amazing to see both the pacemen and the spinner getting into it on Day 2.

rustynutz · **Reply #16: November 23, 2013, 03:21:58**

Looking more and more like the Poms are out of the game.....

But, some quick wickets and I guess that can all change...

Aussies are 2 for 208 so far with a lead of 367....

Dazzler · **Reply #17: November 23, 2013, 03:32:33**

Quote from: rustynutz on November 23, 2013, 03:21:58

Looking more and more like the Poms are out of the game.....

But, some quick wickets and I guess that can all change...

Aussies are 2 for 208 so far with a lead of 367....

Hope my Cousin George does better this time..

beerman · **Reply #18: November 23, 2013, 03:45:18**

Gets his chance with Australia in a good place...Wouldn't want to fail....

Dazzler · **Reply #19: November 23, 2013, 03:49:14**

Quote from: beerman on November 23, 2013, 03:45:18

Gets his chance with Australia in a good place...Wouldn't want to fail....

True..

diablo · **Reply #20: November 23, 2013, 05:53:32**

Lead now over 500, I assume they'll declare with ten overs left tonight.

With six and a bit sessions it is possible for England to get a draw (or even a win is possible) but I won't be placing any bets on that unless the odds are 2000/1.

beerman · **Reply #21: November 23, 2013, 06:03:57**

Will they declare, one would think the ACB would be getting sick of the loss of revenue from 3 and 4 day tests?

Surferdude · **Reply #22: November 23, 2013, 06:18:54**

Quote from: beerman on November 23, 2013, 06:03:57

Will they declare, one would think the ACB would be getting sick of the loss of revenue from 3 and 4 day tests?

But an Australian win might build up the gate for the next couple of tests.

rustynutz · **Reply #23: November 23, 2013, 07:15:21**

The Poms in trouble at 2 for 10.....

FatBoy · **Reply #24: November 23, 2013, 07:21:13**

Are the Barmy Army very quiet at the moment?

Keith · **Reply #25: November 23, 2013, 09:04:02**

We're dead in the water....and I don't think we're playing Possum.
That'll boost the gates :0)

rustynutz · **Reply #26: November 24, 2013, 07:48:57**

Poms all out for 179...

AUSTRALIA WIN BY 381 RUNS!

Dazzler · **Reply #27: November 24, 2013, 09:41:36**

Quote from: rustynutz on November 24, 2013, 07:48:57

Poms all out for 179...

AUSTRALIA WIN BY 381 RUNS!

Must be something about the Gabba

Phil №❶ · **Reply #28: November 24, 2013, 09:43:15**

Moisture in the air and movement on the pitch. Won't happen Adelaide.

rustynutz · **Reply #29: December 07, 2013, 06:26:27**

Well, the Second Test is on in Adelaide and things have been very quiet here.....

Aussies declared 9/570 and in reply the poms collapsed to be all out in their first innings for a paltry 172.
Mitchell Johnson claimed 7/40.....

Second innings and the Aussies are 3/68 leading by 466....

Me thinks the poms are gonna be pushing poo up hill to win from here...

The Ashes 2013 - part two